RAVEN SYMONÉ IS GIVING US SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
As the years continue to pass with Raven making controversial comments about being a Black person, and her perception of Black culture, we found ourselves looking deeper into the nuances of parasocial relationships within the Black community
CAN WE HONOR SOMEONES CULTURAL IMPACT WITHOUT EXPECTING THEM TO UPHOLD IT?
Black people will always covet superstars and heavy weight leaders within their community as there was such a time when many believed it was never possible. What happens when they want to step down from their responsibilities?
HOW MUCH DO BLACK CELEBRITIES OWE THEIR COMMUNITY?
Ravens perspective could be taken as a shift in who the Black community sees as a leader versus a pioneer. Instead of attempting to encourage her to see our perspective, we should direct our attention to someone who is already unashamed to do so.
WHERE DOES PERSONAL AUTONOMY MEET CULTURAL ACCOUNTABILTY?
CAN WE SEE OURSELVES IN SOMEONE WITHOUT THEM AGREEING?
Despite Raven’s comments, they cannot take away the unique collective experience we had watching her on television.